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Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital — Financial Assistance & Charity Care
Newport, Lincoln County, OR
Under Oregon law, Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital must offer free or discounted care to eligible low-income and uninsured patients. Here's what the law guarantees — and how to apply.
What Oregon law guarantees
Under Oregon's hospital financial assistance law (ORS 442.614, HB 3076), Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital must provide FREE care to uninsured patients at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and discounted care for patients up to 400%.
This is the legal minimum — Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital may offer more generous help. The only way to know is to apply, and applying is always free.
How to apply
📞 (541) 265-2244When you call, say: “I'd like to apply for financial assistance (charity care) for a hospital bill. Can you send me the application and tell me which documents I need?”
Not sure if you qualify?
Answer 3 quick questions and get a personalized plan plus a ready-to-send request letter — free, in your language.
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